Lifestyle Columns
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Nader gets his due -- both pro and conDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Whether Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, reactionary or progressive, you probably have little interest in a documentary on Ralph Nader. The man has alien...
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Provoke boyfriend to think about moral obligationDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. My boyfriend and I have been together for over a year now. He is a kind and sweet man who I respect and love. However, we have had a number of arguments about his fri...
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Simpsons to slasher can stuff those stockingsDec 17, 2007 10:00 pm - Christmas is a week away, and the movie studios are releasing a slew of stocking-stuffers today. Let's get to it: "The Simpsons Movie" -- Like many "Simpsons" fans, I wa...
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Staying active can help ward off osteoarthritisDec 16, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. At my last bone-density result conference, my doctor said that arthritis is just beginning to show up in my spine. Since the "invasion" was minimal, she indicated...
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Focusing on 'less is more'Dec 16, 2007 10:00 pm - Gifts and gift ideas are everywhere at this time of year. The recurrence of my cancer has helped me focus on "less is more" in the gift-giving tradition of the minor Jew...
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Psoriasis patients respond to olive oil supplementDec 16, 2007 10:00 pm - From martinis to salads, the olive has traveled from the Middle East and gradually found its way into the American diet. Incorporating olives and olive oil into the diet...
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Health bulletinDec 16, 2007 10:00 pm - Need to sleep? Stay out of hospitals Intensive care units are so noisy and disruptive that patients cannot get the restorative sleep that they need to heal, accordi...
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Your healthDec 16, 2007 10:00 pm - If you're attending holiday parties this month, chances are you'll be offered an alcoholic drink. A sensible way to imbibe is to alternate alcoholic drinks with nonalcoh...
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Hotel claims government doesn't work on weekendsDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Q. I can't get my hotel to honor a rate it confirmed, and could use a little help. I recently called the Hampton Inn Asheville to reserve a room for two nights to at...
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HopStop site helps you navigate public transitDec 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Figuring out how to use public transportation in an unfamiliar city can be confusing. For a head start, go to HopStop.com, www.hopstop.com, which has a set of tools to h...